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Escape to the Middle East
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ubai is well known for sun, sea, sand and opulence and if you want to know more about the city then take a tour through the city .Visit the Sheikh’s Palace, walled town and the grand mosque, as well as spice and handicraft markets or enjoy a thrilling desert safari and unwind with soft Arabian music in the evening followed by a lavish barbeque dinner in Bedouin tents under the starry skies of the desert. Dubai offers many luxurious hotels to stay in, with the current popular choice being the Atlantis, which might be more affordable than you’d expect. Packages for 3 nights start from just £775pp including flights, accommodation, half board and unlimited access to Aquaventure, the largest water park in Dubai and the Lost Chamber which are great fun for the families. If you want to get away from the vibrant city life of Dubai and still want to discover fantastic sights - Abu Dhabi
is the perfect destination. You can start your trip from the shopping malls, electrifying desert safari, Ferrari world - the world’s largest indoor theme park, where you can enjoy 20 rides including the world’s fastest roller coaster. Packages for 3 nights, staying at the 5* Emirates Palace starts from just £739pp
including flights, accommodation with daily breakfast. The best way to get to Abu Dhabi is with Etihad Airways, which covers over 80 destinations worldwide including India so if you wish to stopover for a couple of nights in Abu Dhabi, Brightsun has a specific offer one night free in a choice of many hotels and enjoy 2 for 1 deals on the main attractions. For details on this great package, get in touch with Brightsun Travel, the
appointed agent of Etihad Airways. Another most popular gateway of the Middle East is Fujairah where you can unwind in one of the luxurious and affordable beachside resorts. During you stay in Fujairah you can visit the renowned Al Hayl Castle and Fujairah Fort. With 3 night packages at the 5* Le Meridien Al Aqah Beach Resort with flights, accommodation, bed & breakfast and transfers at just £589pp, this is a deal not to be missed. To take advantage of any of these excellent offers visit www.brightsun.co.uk or call Brightsun Travel on 0208 819 0531, where their experienced friendly consultants can book your holiday, arranging everything under one roof including flights, hotels, transfers, tours and insurance.
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Modi unveils Maneesh Media’s 'Jewels of Gujarat - Leading Global Gujarati Personalities'
Chandmal Kumawat (L), Siddharth with PM Modi at the book release function
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has unveiled Maneesh Media's silver jubilee publication – “Jewels of Gujarat Leading Global Gujarati Personalities”- on september 28 at a function in New York. India's external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj and many other dignitaries were present at the function. Chandmal Kumawat, chairman Maneesh Media, said, “This coffeetable book is a salute to the Gujarati community and our humble effort to enlighten the world about the great and diverse Gujarati Diaspora. Being entrepreneurial and enterprising the Gujarati Diaspora is spread across the globe and in this book we have compiled 80 eminent personalities from 14 different countries across the globe. This book features three personalities of Gujarati origin from UK namely - Lord Dola Popat, Priti Patel, Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, and C B Patel Editor & CMD Gujarat Samachar,” he added.
“Overwhelmed by the response to the book now we embark upon a journey to come out with an updated version of the book which is slated for release on January 6, 2015, the eve of Pravasi Bhartiya Divas (PBD) along with the honouring ceremony for all the personalities featured in the book for their outstanding achievements in their respective areas of excellence.” Kumawat said that the India release of the book coincides with the centenary of Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi’s return to India from South Africa in January 1915 an so the updated version will have profiles of 100 personalities. Personalities featured are great achievers who have reached the apex of their career around the world and are respected for their remarkable achievements. “Our compilation is unique and interesting for its out-of-the-box approach where we have
tried to highlight the featured personality’s humble beginning, the hardship he/she had been through besides details of social & community involvement along with a brief family introduction,” adds Kumawat. According to him this novel way of presentation of a person’s life story makes it a good read and an amazing inspirational document for youngsters who can learn a great deal from these achievers. “This book is a collective effort and our supporting organsations like Vishwa Gujarati Samaj, Assocham, National Federation of Indian Associations (NFIA), Asian American Hotel Owner’s Association (AAHOA), Association of Indian Americans in North America (initiator for Chaalo Gujarat event), Singapore Gujarati Samaj, Gujarat Samaj - Hong Kong, Muscat Gujarati Samaj & Gujarati Samaj – Qatar,” said Siddharth Kumawat, Director Overseas Maneesh Media.
Kim Kardashian to join Indian Bigg Boss house
Anderson and late reality TV star Jade Goody have also appeared on Bigg Boss.
The 34-year-old Kardashian, who is visiting India this week for the first time, will appear in Bigg Boss as a "guest to interact with the contestants", a statement by the Colors channel said. The eighth season of the programme begean in October. Among the Indian participants in the house this year are a number of models and TV actors. The show is hosted by Bollywood star Salman Khan.
huge amounts on India's cricket making Kandriga icon Sachin village a model Tendulkar has habitation in the adopted the country through sleepy village of his MPLAD Puttamrajuvari funds. He waved Kandriga in and greeted the Nellore district of youth who gave Andhra Pradesh under the Sachin Tendulkar him a rousing reception. The vilSansad Adarsh lage reverberated with Grama Yojana (SAGY) as ‘Sachin, Sachin’ through Rajya Sabha member. his visit. Interacting with Sachin pledged to spend
women’s self-help groups in the village, Sachin said women should manage development works in the area. “Women are the backbone of the nation and every woman has a role in developing a strong nation,” he said. Sachin said he had dedicated his Bharat Ratna to his mother and also to the mothers of the entire nation.
Reality TV star Kim Kardashian is set to make an appearance on the Indian version of Big Brother, a spokesperson for the channel airing the show says. Kardashian will join the remaining 12 participants on the programme, known as Bigg Boss. Kardashian is a household name in the UK and the US, best known for reality shows and a leaked sex tape. Former Baywatch star Pamela
Kim Kardashian
Sachin adopts AP village